Reports Report 453y (Event 453-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 453-2023
Observer
NameElizabeth W
Experience Level1/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressNew Braunfels, TX
Latitude29° 41' 37.13'' N (29.69°)
Longitude 98° 9' 20.09'' W (-98.16°)
Elevation200.18m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-23 06:26 CST
UT Date & Time2023-01-23 12:26 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle143°
Moving
Facing azimuth310°
First azimuth300°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth320°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-22
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter about 2-3 seconds of flight time, there was a small explosion, which made me question whether it was a star or an aircraft. It became larger and bright white, then fragments.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFlash was bright white and then pieces quickly flew apart and went dark. The pieces didn't go far from the explosion, not like a firework that cascades down.